Bilbao
Within a former cinema, this is the vibrant heart of contemporary Basque Bilbao, featuring international rock, blues and reggae, as well as the cream of…
Must-see entertainment in Basque Country
Bilbao
The neobaroque facade of this 1200-seat venue commands the open spaces of El Arenal between the Casco Viejo and the river. It stages theatrical…
Parte Vieja
This jazz-and-blues temple has regular live gigs by local and international artists. Arrive early to get a seat and enjoy a cocktail while you wait; music…
Bilbao
Built on the riverside former shipyards in 1999, in a style that echoes the great shipbuilding works of the 19th century, this vast venue is home to the…
Gros
An energetic and exciting array of performances are staged inside the Kursaal centre, an architectural landmark dating to 1999. Everything from symphonic…
Bilbao
Spectacularly set in a 17th-century former church, La Merced, with soaring tiered seating and a ceiling dome, this multipurpose venue is best known for…
San Sebastián
Catch live music gigs in a wide range of genres – everything from Basque folk to rock, metal and pop – as well as theatre performances, poetry readings…
San Sebastián
Built in 1912 and refurbished between 2001 and 2007, the city's belle époque theatre presents a varied collection of theatre and classical music. A…
San Sebastián
Live bands take the stage most nights at this nightspot, which also has DJs spinning a wide range of sounds – funk, hip-hop, soul, rock. It's located…
Parte Vieja
San Sebastián's oldest theatre dates back to 1843, although it has been reconstructed over the years. Today, the 576-seat hall hosts a packed calendar of…
Parte Vieja
Near the harbour, this late-night haunt set over two floors hosts live jazz and blues, plus other genres such as traditional Basque music, and often has…
Bilbao
This popular venue incorporates two separate spaces, Stage Live and the Back Room. Along with local and international bands, it hosts DJs and various…
Bilbao
Restored to its art-nouveau glory and modernised for contemporary productions in 2010, this showpiece was built in 1902. Today, the magnificent venue…
